What is Universal Design for Learning? - Mohawk College



Universal Design for LearningWhat is Universal Design for Learning?Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a curriculum design, development, and delivery framework used to create inclusive and accessible learning environments. The goal of UDL is to support creating masterful learners who are purposeful, motivated, resourceful, knowledgeable, strategic, and goal-directed.UDL guidelines are based on three primary brain networks: AffectiveRecognitionStrategicEach network is identified by a principle to guide design, development, and delivery in practice:Multiple means of engagementMultiple means of representationMultiple means of action and expressionEach network contains three checkpoints (nine in total) that emphasize learner diversity that could either present barriers to, or opportunities for, learning. The checkpoints are as follows:Multiple Means of EngagementOptions for recruiting interestOptions for sustaining effort and persistenceOptions for self-regulation Multiple Means of RepresentationOptions for perception Options for language, math and symbolsOptions for comprehensionMultiple Means of Action and ExpressionOptions for physical actionOptions for expression and communicationOptions for executive functionscenter410845000The graphic organizer below offers a visual representation of the UDL Guidelines used at Mohawk College.Access an accessible version of the Universal Design for Learning Guidelines graphic:?Accessible version of UDL Graphic in Word?or?Accessible version of UDL Graphic in PDF.Use the links to the left, or the links at the bottom (when on a mobile device), to explore Universal Design for Learning at Mohawk College, including information for faculty, implementation ideas, and useful resources.UDL StandardBased on the data obtained through the 2017-2018 Universal Design for Learning for Technology-enabled Post-secondary Courses at Mohawk College research project, the UDL Standard for Mohawk College was developed. The goal of a college-wide standard regarding UDL is to promote the advancement of Mohawk College’s commitment to inclusion and access in all learning environments.The UDL Standard is not prescriptive, and is meant to provide consideration options to support the design, development, and delivery of curriculum. Please review the UDL Standard, in one of the formats included below, to determine how you might include UDL in your curriculum design, development, and delivery.Access the UDL Standard as a Word document?or Access the UDL Standard as a PDF documentUniversal Design for Learning Contact InformationDarla Benton Kearney is the Universal Design for Learning Curriculum Consultant in the Center for Teaching & Learning.?She is available to answer questions and support UDL implementation. Please feel free to connect with her at darla.benton@mohawkcollege.ca or extension 3688. ................
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